Talking to ARY News on the spot, Imran Ismail said PTI was trying its best to not to violate election code of conduct. But if another side violates the election code, then we would be forced to do the same, he added.

He asked why MQM workers are protesting at PTI election camps.

PTI leader Arif Alvi also slammed MQM for violating election code of conduct. He claimed that the entire NA-246 is backing PTI.

Couple of hours ago, PTI leader Imran Ismail, who is contesting by-polls from the MQM stronghold on PTI ticket, along with other party leaders had arrived at famous Javed Nihari in Federal B. Area to have a dinner, however scores of MQM workers also followed them and converged outside the hotel and chanted slogans.